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upstart

noun

Meaning

  1. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
  2. The meadow saffron.
  3. To rise suddenly, to spring
  4. Acting like a parvenu.
  5. Self-important and presumptuous.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

parvenu(English)pretentious(English)nouveau-riche(English)parvenue(English)ascendant(English)ascent(English)big shot(English)oneupmanship(English)init(English)wha(English)crow(English)amalgamated(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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